Corporate Strategy Director

Overview

The position is described below. This role will be a key lead within the Corporate Strategy & Strategic Initiatives organization. Collaborate with and direct functional partners to create and deliver the execution plans. The individual will be asked to make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations, articulate the story of “so what and why” and connect to outcomes and measured impacts, including defining metrics where needed to ensure post-execution outcomes are achieved. The role flags readiness and adoption plans required prior to underlying solutions being rolled out within the initiative. This highly visible role requires the ability to understand cross-functional levers and the nuances of Truist’s Lines of Business, foster buy-in at senior levels, and navigate organizational politics.

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development (across all required levers – including but not limited to process, policy, tech, product, client/internal stakeholder experience, operating model, go to market tactics, risk/legal/compliance considerations, etc.) and execution of strategic initiatives identified by the Corporate Strategy team and agreed to by Executive Leadership.
• Engage business and functional leaders/partners 1-2 levels down from Truist Executive Leadership (most times independently) to gain internal points of view and ensure perspectives are accounted for within solutions – including dependencies and sequencing considerations.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses (e.g., benchmarks, industry trends, internal ops & financial data) to make the case for change or solutions required within the initiative.
• Prioritize solutions (and required needs - dollars, people, etc.) based on tradeoffs of highest value to customer and firm vs. ease / time to implement.
• Build the roadmap (sequenced for maximum impact and speed) outlining key dependencies across the initiative to ensure it is clear how the underlying pieces deliver the end-state transformation.
• Identify measurements and routines required to ensure outcomes are achieved, including working with data / reporting teams to ensure metrics can be stood up and measured accurately.
• Lead the work of less tenured teammates on the team, structuring and guiding others on deliverables.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar business/analytical discipline
• At least twelve years of work experience, preferably with a bulk of it within Financial Services or another regulated environment
• Ability to communicate/readout/engage with executive leadership independently when asked
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• At least ten years of experience in strategic execution, program management, business management and/or product management
• Experience in a matrixed environment with senior stakeholders (e.g., tech, risk, legal, product teams)
• Master\'s degree / MBA

General Description of Available Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and other plans. Teammates also receive paid time off and holidays. For more details, please visit the Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may be eligible for additional programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classifications protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales